Paul Chai
Travel writer
Paul Chai has been a travel writer, editor and author for over 20 years. He is more of an indoors than outdoors type, is Melbourne-based and writes on eating and drinking.Connect via Twitter.
Singapore’s best places to stay
Singapore is full of high-rise business hotels but there are also tropical resorts, budget busters and boutique options.
- Paul Chai and Evelyn Chen
Good food, beautiful lakes and bush hiking: Nine highlights of Mallacoota
This picturesque seaside village in regional Victoria delights those looking for a stay that combines the bush, water and relaxation.
- Paul Chai
Have only 24 hours on a Singapore stopover? Here’s where to eat
The Lion City is like a sprawling outdoor buffet. Here’s how to turn your stopover into an eat-over.
- Paul Chai
Not just for honeymooners: Less flop more bop at this flash new Maldives resort
If you don’t want to be wedded to a far-off atoll, consider a casual fling at a brand-new luxury offering just a 15-minute speed boat from Male’s international airport.
- Paul Chai
Ten undiscovered highlights of Melbourne most visitors miss
You’re probably familiar with the laneways, the restaurants, the events. But some highlights are worth digging a little deeper for.
- Paul Chai
Red dust, salt lakes… You won’t believe where this slice of outback is
Few know about it, but just a few hours drive from Mildura, you can find Victoria’s little slice of Mad Max Country.
- Paul Chai
Melbourne after dark: How to make the most of the city’s nightlife
Melbourne’s nighttime economy is back in all its gritty-pretty glory. And the best thing about a night safari is how easy it is to find some fun.
- Paul Chai
These birds are named ‘world’s most dangerous’. But are these stunningly beautiful creatures really that bad?
Visiting Kyabram is a more intimate experience than the rest of Zoos Victoria portfolio, despite being home to more than 600 animals, and it aims to stay that way.
- Paul Chai
The must-do highlights of Singapore in three days
A foodie destination with huge events and incredible beauty, Singapore packs a lot into a small space, which means you can pack a lot into three days.
- Paul Chai
The must-do highlights of Melbourne in three days
The Victorian capital is home to some of the best live music, funniest comedy and most perfectly mixed drinks in the country.
- Paul Chai
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